04 May 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1872
Page
1
Unclear OCR text indicates Fayette County figures and local residents including Mr Rob a and Neale along a proposed route. Gol 8 BH Yeowsa Hen Tits Gerdnes appear as garbled names tied to the plan, with no clear dates or events.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Cincinnati and Enquirer with dubious reference to a ticket and perceived weakness. No coherent event or details clear enough for full summary.
Susie BOCe and the crew of the Mary Hous battled. several-beats rose as barges and a boat named Me Btoe competed. Velid and barges faced mixed results in the morning sessions at 10 A.M.
Beath on Harrison pike drank about a quart of whisky and twice that in beer then died in bed. Coroner’s inquest cites death from heart disease aided by intemperate habits. Also: body of a young woman found near Fulton dry docks, identity unknown. Inquest scheduled for this afternoon.
The new brick freight depot on the north side of front between Wood and Millstreet for the Dayton Short-Line will be a large one story building. It will measure over four hundred by ninety three feet and should be finished around August first. Patent Case Decided In Supreme Court Mowry vs Whitney reversed. The decree for $125000 set aside. Lazarus Mechienburger, an old man, jailed for disorderly conduct and to be sent to Longview Asylum. Mary Condon, sixteen, found guilty of vagrancy in Bucktown and sent to the House of Refuge.
In the United States Commissioners Court George Doherty, accused of passing a counterfeit twenty dollar bill, was held to answer at the October term of the Circuit Court. He was released on his own recognizance in the sum of 1900 dollars.
In Washington May 4 both houses debate the Cincinnati ticket with Henry Wilson and Senator Logan sparring over electoral votes and popular support. Legal experts weigh July 12 1862 polygamy indictments, arguing the act may be unconstitutional and testing law before the Supreme Court.
Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle notes the Liberal ticket is endorsed by the Appeal in the Southwest and pleases citizens across classes. The item claims the ticket will carry the state and Arkansas, mentions fruit tree and cotton crop damage, and reports Dr. Dameron of Newport Kentucky posting ten thousand dollars bail after shooting Jones in the street over alleged marital affair. Races close yesterday following a successful week.
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Indianapolis May 4 reports Capt. C. W. Brouse elected Chairman of the Republican Central Committee. The meeting also selected Miss Setie the Journal as a delegate to the Congressional District Convention amid broader debate over the Greeley-Brown ticket, a topic of broad discussion among factions.
In Detroits press digest dated May 4, editors express sentiment that Republican nomination chances may rise. The piece notes dire constraints and that no additional nominations seem necessary, underscoring a strong but unsettled outlook for the party in the upcoming election.
A series of car theft attempts occurred in the Western district, with several suspects seen near parked vehicles. Authorities urge residents to secure cars and report any suspicious activity promptly. Follow-up investigations are underway to identify involved individuals.
May 4 reports the Mohongahela rising to 5 feet 3 inches as the Wild Duck brings four barges of staves and departs with iron barges. She plans to return to the point and proceed toward Marietta. The Mes senger bound for St. Louis and a South American steamer is due tomorrow. Trade is dull. weather is clear and cool. River levels at Oilville 32 inches and rising, Brownsville 5 feet and stationary. The Kate Putnam passed up at six, Oriole bound for Chesapeake under Dugan watch.
About 2 pm a dispute between Adolph Jost and Charles Plater at a Sixth Street saloon led Jost to draw a revolver. A patron knocked Jost's arm with a cane and the pistol discharged to the floor. The quarrel began over window cleaning in an alley used by both men, and a warrant was issued for the arrest of the assailant on a charge of shooting with intent to kill.
Noon today a body was found from the river at Adtherbury's yard. Coroner contacted. A young man named Warner, resident of 254 Clark Street, fell from a structure at Greenwood's Foundry, severely hurt. Ten deaths from smallpox noted in weekly Board of Health tally. Open air preaching tomorrow at 4 PM near Freeman and Fifth with Rev J Emery and others. A gold watch reported stolen may be viewed at the city office.
Couch faces charges after an incident at a local tie fair. Officials report Brady was involved and observers noted tense exchanges. Investigations continue as authorities seek statements from witnesses and participants.
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports in Preston County Court the Commonwealth vs ONeill and Rook from the Dispatch newspaper resulting in fines of 10 dollars plus costs. In the case Commonwealth vs Pittock Nevin and Co from the Evening Leader Benj W Morgan and writer James M Caldwell fined 75 and 140 dollars with costs. The United Presbyterian Church at Mansfield was destroyed by fire causing estimated loss of 5000 dollars.
Special Dispatch reports a blaze at Schenck & Long drag store in Delphes Ohio yesterday afternoon. It swept four blocks, wiping dry goods, boot and shoe stores, millinery and drugs. Loss around 100000 with limited insurance. Fire teams from Fort Wayne Lima and Van Wert aided the effort. Origin thought to be spontaneous combustion.
The May 4 dispatches from Lospex and Mapping describe urging President Grant to send a Geneva Tribunal communication superseding the original American case for damages. Carlist uprisings in Catalonia are anticipated with government troops deployed, and Don Carlos is reportedly moving through Navarre with clashes and alleged peasant cheers as Don Carlos and Carlist forces are depicted near Vera and along the Bedassoa River.
The Atalanta Crew trains daily on the Thames while London papers continue to laud their practice. The coverage highlights consistent technique and rising public interest in the crew's sessions.
The Journal Commerce notes factions lean toward a high character candidate with broad appeal while the Democratic endorsement falters and the Republican Convention backs a rival. The Staats Zeitung while preferring Adams supports the Greeley and Brown ticket as worthy.
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